On September 26, YEC members and guests — along with the YEC team — met at The Social Register in Boston’s Seaport neighborhood during HubSpot’s annual INBOUND event. The event was…
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YEC Event Recap: Boston Founders Dinner
By Morgan Brady | Boston Founders Dinner, events, Founders Dinner, YEC Boston, YEC events, YEC Founders Dinner | No CommentsLast Wednesday, September 6, YEC members met to enjoy dinner and great conversation at Sonsie in Boston. Powered by William Hill Estate Winery, guests were treated to a crash course in…
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